The use of the Academic Achievement Battery (AAB) in Diagnostic Assessment: SASC Authorised - 17 Jun 2026 to 17 Jun 2027: Patoss
Overview
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Date(s)17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2027
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Cost£59.00
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ProviderPatoss
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Delivery typeDistance
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Course levelIntermediate
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Course summary
This high-quality CPD course, delivered by Armande Fryatt, is designed specifically for specialist assessors seeking to strengthen and update their practice in the use of the Academic Achievement Battery (AAB) within diagnostic assessment.
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CPD credit hours1 hour and 30 minutes
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Course themesReviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
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AudienceSupport
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Website
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SASC CodeSASC-20260520-1695
Description
With increasing emphasis on clarity, consistency, and evidence-based reporting, this course provides comprehensive, practical guidance aligned with the SASC Report Format 2025, the STEC list, and current SASC guidance on the AAB. It is ideal for assessors who want to ensure their assessments meet the latest professional standards while remaining meaningful, accurate, and defensible.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to administer, score, and interpret the AAB effectively, and, crucially, how to integrate findings into high-quality diagnostic reports.
This in-depth CPD course, led by experienced specialist assessor Armande Fryatt, provides a comprehensive and practice-focused exploration of the Academic Achievement Battery (AAB) within the context of diagnostic assessment for specific learning difficulties (SpLD).
This course has been carefully designed to reflect the SASC Report Format 2025, the STEC list requirements, and the latest SASC guidance on the use of the AAB, ensuring that participants leave with skills that are both current and professionally robust.
Learning outcomes
- Develop secure understanding of the AAB.
- Strengthen accuracy and confidence in administration, scoring, and interpretation
- Support assessors in producing reports that meet current SASC requirements.
- Enhance understanding when identifying and evidencing patterns of attainment
Course prerequisites
Delegates should be level 7 qualified assessors